Investigation
Suspect Injury During Firearm Arrest
Date Published: 2015-02-04
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: RCMP Ingonish
Summary
On the morning of August 10 , 2014, a male RCMP officer (Officer 1) arrested a 56-year-old woman (AP) on charges of public mischief and pointing a firearm in Meat Cove, Cape Breton. During the arrest, AP fell and suffered a fracture to her upper left arm. As a result of the injury, in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act, the RCMP co ntacted SiRT later that day. SiRT’s investigation began at that time, and two SiRT investigators travelled to Cape Breton the next day. During the investigation SiRT interviewed AP, as well as three civilian witnesses. AP’s medical records were obtained, as well as copies of 911and RCMP radio transmissions, a copy of the related RCMP file, and photographs of the scene taken by the RCMP and SiRT. The area was canvassed to determine if any other persons witnessed the incident. None were detected. Importantly, an audio recording of the incident was seized from Officer 1. In accordance with the Serious Incident Response Team Regulations made…